Tag: Work
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Nearly 9% of younger workers use alcohol or drugs at work, study shows
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. About 9% of U.S. workers in their early 30s use alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs while at work, according to a July 8 report from researchers at The Ohio State University. The risk for substance use was…
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Infrastructure pipeline tool goes live with £530bn of work
According to the pipeline’s introduction page, data includes a mix of information on projects and programmes, including detailed cost estimates for specific projects, agreed budgets from company business plans and programme-level funding allocations from government and regulators. “It is best understood as an articulation of potential demand and forthcoming investment opportunities across the projects and…
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Thames Water launches return to work programme
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Thames Water has announced a new partnership with STEM Returners to help more professionals return to work after a career break. The water company will host a returners programme at its sites in Reading and Hampton, near Richmond, where roles will include modelling and insights specialists and engineers. The 12-week, paid programme provides candidates with work experience…
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Women in leadership: construction still has work to do
Progress remains slow when it comes to creating a clear pathway for women into management and leadership in construction. The construction industry is evolving. With ongoing labour shortages, stricter compliance requirements and growing client expectations, the sector needs more capable leaders than ever before. Yet one of its greatest assets remains consistently underused: women in…
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Win more work by bidding less
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Matt Verderamo is a consultant at Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions are the author’s own. It’s no secret: Low-bid procurement methods have…
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Work Zones Done Right: Street-Level Safety Tips
You don’t need a degree in traffic engineering to know a work zone can go south quickly. One distracted driver. One missed sign. One crew member not paying attention. That’s all it takes. And if you’re in the paving and maintenance business, you’re probably dealing with those risks more days than not. So we called…
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Protecting Work Vehicles on Construction Sites
Construction sites are chaotic by nature—dirt, dust, heavy equipment, unpredictable weather, and constant activity. In the middle of it all are your work vehicles. Whether it’s a fleet of trucks, a single project manager’s ride, or subcontractor pickups, these vehicles are essential assets that take a daily beating if not properly protected. And let’s be…
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Work Safe, Stay Cool: Heat Protection Tips for Summer Construction Sites
As the sun turns up the heat and we celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to refresh our commitment to staying safe on the job. Summer on the construction site brings its own set of challenges — dehydration, fatigue and heat-related illness, just to name a few. But with a few smart moves, we…
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Bechtel nabs $9B more Rio Grande LNG work
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Trains 4 and 5 and related infrastructure at the Rio Grande LNG FacilityValue: $9 billionLocation: Brownsville, TexasClient: NextDecade Reston, Virginia-based Bechtel has finalized and executed $9 billion in contracts for construction work at the Rio Grande LNG Facility…
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Swinerton scales up with public work
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Swinerton is finding ways to grow while other contractors pull back by leaning into public sector work and shoring up its supply chain. The Concord, California-based builder recently jumped five spots to No. 30 on ENR’s list…